Good advice… not such a hard pill to swallow (C-Health) A visit to your pharmacist, more good news about fruits and vegetables and vitamin D are all hot topics in the nutrition world these days. Here are some highlights: [News Source]

Good advice… not such a hard pill to swallow (C-Health) A visit to your pharmacist, more good news about fruits and vegetables and vitamin D are all hot topics in the nutrition world these days. Here are some highlights: [News Source]

New clinical study shows vitamin C can help with cancer recovery (WAFF 48 News Huntsville) One new study finds high-dose injections of vitamin C can reduce cancerous tumors by half. [News Source]

Gull sets Arctic pollution record for birds. A small Arctic gull has set a record as the bird most contaminated by two banned industrial pollutants, scientists said on Thursday. [News Source]

Culling Kermit, one zap at a time. Biologist Stan Orchard is waging a lonely battle against the invasive American bullfrog. At stake: the delicate balance of Greater Victoria's ecosystems. [News Source]

Bugs power scientist’s drive. U of T researcher works with micro-organisms whose metabolism can turn waste into energy. [News Source]

Mason Vitamins (Progressive Grocer) The Dieter's Detox detoxifying formula from Miami Lakes, Fla.-based Mason Vitamins is specifically designed to be used in conjunction with weight-loss formulas. Its marketing support will include national consumer advertising/FSIs and in-store TPRs. [News Source]

Why mercury tuna is still legal. The Bush FDA helped industry suppress the bad news about mercury. Still want fish for dinner? [News Source]

Island researchers discover longevity gene. Researchers in Hawaii have discovered that having a specific variation of a gene related to the regulation of cellular and blood sugar levels is linked with having a long and healthy life. [News Source]

In praise of … little fishes. The Marine Conservation Society has added anchovies to the list of fish to be avoided, because over exploitation has led to the closure of the Biscay Bay fishery and to reduced catches off the Portuguese Atlantic coast. [News Source]

As the oil price increases, organic food is the answer. Retail sales of organic food rose by 25-30% in 2006 and 2007 – worldwide, sales have grown by an average of 30% a year for 30 years. Some slowing down of growth is certain this year, as with all food sales. [News Source]

The chemistry of beauty. What’s in all those beauty products? The truth isn’t pretty. [News Source]